kyleegirl01

APPROVED!!!! ..... kind of :biggrin: I heard from Blossom Bariatrics Friday that I had been APPROVED however the insurance said they weren't a COE (pretty comical considering Anthem's website lists them as having the certification AND Umbach is the director). At any rate it looks like surgery will be 9/16. I can't wait!!! I will update once I hear a FIRM approval right now I'm holding off the happy dance but have a BIG smile. Height: 5'4" Starting Weight: 240 Highest Weight: 245 Last Weigh-In: 238 Surgery Date:.... hoping for late Sept

Still nothing back yet from the insurance. I realize it's only been 3 business days but I've heard that BCBS has a quick turnaround so I'm ANXIOUS to hear something. Crossing my fingers for an answer by Friday. Height: 5'4" Starting Weight: 240 Highest Weight: 245 Last Weigh-In: 238 Surgery Date:.... hoping for late Sept:thumbdown:

Hey mmmorgan! Have you heard anything back on yours yet? I had a small hiccup with my PCP sending over lab work but it was addressed Friday so I'm hoping everything will be sent in today and I get a quick approval :biggrin:. Have you been to any of Umbach's support group's yet? I need to go at least once before surgery and am excited to meet some of his other patients. :ohmy: I do know one other patient banded by Umbach, she's the one who referred me his way.

Had my follow up visit with my doctor (Dr. Umbach) today to make sure I have everything in before we submit to insurance. I have Anthem Lumenos and the requirements seem to be pretty easy in comparison to others I've heard about. Now it's in god's hands and I have to wait to see if I'm approved or not. I'm 5'4" and weigh 238 pounds. Has anyone else had experience with this plan? How fast were you approved? I've read that some are getting it back pretty quickly but the Dr's receptionist said 2-3 weeks. I'm really hoping for a surgery date in September. BTW anyone looking for a Dr. in Vegas - I LOVE Umbach, both he and his staff have been amazing helping me start my journey.